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Expert: Deran McKean - 10/20/2009
Question What is the difference between photon torpedoes and quantum torpedoes?
Answer Hi David -
Photon torpedoes use anti-matter within their detonation chamber and are thus marginally destructive based on the anti-matter load the weapon is carrying.
Quantum torpedoes use plasma in their warheads and are capable of a greater level of destruction, and the yield can be better controlled since plasma is a normal component of this universe and is not annihilated the way anti-matter is.
Initially the quantum torpedoes could take out a Borg Cube with a single shot and the oscillating shape of the plasma warhead made the weapons impossible for Borg shields to adapt to.
Hope that helps
Deran
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